Yes, there was a useful island, slightly further along, that allowed people to cross more safely to/from the bus stop or use the cut through by church vale.

This was removed as part of the road narrowing 'improvement' works, and to be fair this half of PV was a pretty quiet and pleasant place for some 6 months while they carried out the work in their cul-de-sac....

We can only guess why the councillor has started this petition, but I suspect the Lewisham road engineers themselves freely admit that the job is unsatisfactory and unfinished, but do not have the money to put it right.

A few deaths or a healthy petition might allow them to secure some funding (from central government?) to make a few improvements.